He had been employed as a truck driver for Smackover Paving for eight years and was a member of Smackover First United Methodist Church. Roger loved his church family.
Preceding him in death are his father, Troy Lankford Cheatham; sister, Cindy Albritton; and nephew, Brent Moore.
Survivors include his mother, Lorene R. Cheatham of El Dorado; sister, Rita Smith (Bubba) of Smackover; nephew, Justin Moore (Lindsey) of Little Rock; brother-in-law, Jud Albritton of El Dorado; and several aunts, uncles, cousins as well as many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Smackover First United Methodist Church with Rev. Robin Roark officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Smackover First United Methodist Church, 500 W. 7th St., Smackover, AR 71762.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Cheatham family.
